Alamogordo Daily Digest Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Ty's Take
When a gubernatorial candidate gets a cease-and-desist from a sitting president, it's worth asking what happened—and whether it matters more in a primary fight than it does to the people out here worried about water, jobs, and keeping their kids from moving to El Paso. The Rodriguez story will dominate talk for a few days, sure, but Sherry Robinson's piece about the "sensible center" might be closer to what Otero County's actually thinking: we've had enough noise, and we're tired of choosing between two poles that don't much care about the Tularosa Basin. Lucy Raley's long shadow reminds us that the people who shape a place aren't always the ones making headlines—they're the ones showing up year after year, doing the work, and leaving something behind that lasts.
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New Mexico governor primary candidate Duke Rodriguez served cease-and-desist from President Trump
Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Duke Rodriguez received a cease-and-desist letter from a law firm representing President Donald Trump on May 18, ordering his campaign to take certain actions. The notice targets Rodriguez's "Run with Duke" campaign efforts in New Mexico's ongoing...
Tales From the Tularosa Basin: Lucy Raley and how she left a long lasting impression
A historical piece examines Lucy Raley and her lasting impact on the Tularosa Basin region. The story explores how this notable figure left her mark on local history, though details of her legacy remain to be discovered in the full article.
Sherry Robinson: Election changes favor the Sensible Center
Columnist Sherry Robinson argues that recent election reforms are benefiting moderate candidates who were previously sidelined by primary systems favoring political extremes. The changes signal a shift that could give centrist voices greater influence in New Mexico politics.
Here are the headlines from 75 years ago
A throwback feature highlights news headlines from May 1951, including coverage of Armed Forces Day celebrations, the future of Holloman Air Force Base, and servicemen speaking from Korea. The archival look captures what was making headlines in Alamogordo three-quarters of a century ago.
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